CP101Year 1Major Core

Church Planting Philosophy

Why we plant — before we ever ask how. Convictions that shape every decision.

About this subject

Establishes the theological, missiological, and cultural convictions that drive church planting. Students examine what a church actually is (building on TH102 ecclesiology), why multiplication is the default posture of a healthy church, what planting philosophy fits their context, calling, and convictions — and why getting this wrong leads to burned-out planters and stillborn churches. Placed in Year 1 so every subject in the program is read through the lens of a future planter.

What you walk away with

  • Articulate a comprehensive theology of church planting rooted in the biblical narrative
  • Evaluate different planting philosophies and their missional assumptions
  • Develop a personal planting philosophy aligned with their calling, context, and convictions
  • Analyse the relationship between church health, church growth, and church multiplication

12-Lesson Outline

Lesson-by-lesson breakdown publishing soon.

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